HOCKEY: DEESIDE Ramblers Ladies were not at their best at Wigan but they still managed to overcome the league's basement side 1-0.

Although the visitors had many attempts on goal, they failed to convert them.

Deeside pulled through with a good individual effort from Bex Clarke on the edge of the circle as she beat two players and the keeper.

Deeside's men made it a club double for the firsts with a 5-1 demolition of visitors Newcastle University.

After falling a goal behind, the hosts recovered and went on to hand the students a lesson in hockey.

David Cheshire hit a hat trick of penalty corners while others came from Del Millard-Smith and Kieran Harris, who was thrown up front after injuring his arm and netted despite playing with only one hand on his stick.

The Ramblers' second team turned in a magnificent performance to draw 3-3 at Alderley Edge.

Having made adjustments in his selection earlier in the week, captain Andy Stammers found out late last Friday that he would be a further three second-team regulars down.

The home side went ahead with a deflected shot and then made it 2-0 with an excellently-taken breakaway goal.

Phil Johnson pulled off a remarkable goal-line clearance and, from that point on, Deeside became more and more of a match for Alderley.

In the second half, Hedley Pollard gave Ramblers hope with a goal, only for the home side to go 3-1 up with another deflection. Deeside refused to give in and Hedley Pollard made it 3-2 before the equaliser arrived after a fierce drive from Ed Lowe was dragged into the goal by an Alderley full-back.

Ramblers' third team lost 2-0 to Alderley Edge on Saturday but bounced back 24 hours later with a 3-2 home win over Manchester Trinity. Will Whittaker (2) and Tim Diggle got the goals.

Miles Lewis was on target for Deeside's fifth team in their 3-1 loss to Oxton.

New players are always welcome and should contact Howard or Dilys Dodds on 01244 300392 for further information.